August 27, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder
Alex Call (back) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a lower-back injury, according to manager Dave Roberts. Call has really only been starting for a loaded Dodgers team when they face a left-handed pitcher like on Wednesday night versus
Nick Lodolo, but he's resting up due to a back injury.
Michael Conforto will get the nod in left field instead and will bat sixth for the Blue as they go for the three-game sweep. Call's fantasy value has taken a hit since being traded from the Washington Nationals to the Dodgers at this year's trade deadline. He's hitting .275 (64-for-233) on the season, but with only four home runs and 29 RBI in 91 total games. Since coming to the Dodgers, he's gone 10-for-36 (.278) with a homer, three RBI and one steal in 19 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
August 27, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman
Freddie Freeman (neck) is dealing with a stinger and is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, with an off day coming on Thursday, the plan is for Freeman to be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks. The 35-year-old former MVP and nine-time All-Star continues to be one of the best all-around hitters in baseball in 2025 and is hitting .319 (29-for-91) with seven home runs, seven doubles, 19 RBI and 15 runs scored for fantasy managers in 24 games in August. Freeman currently leads the league with a .302 batting average overall and is a must-start whenever he's on the field in fantasy.
Enrique Hernandez is at first and batting fifth on Wednesday against Reds left-hander
Nick Lodolo.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
August 27, 2025
Houston Astros catcher
Victor Caratini (concussion) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies and is in the league's concussion protocol, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. With
Yainer Diaz (hand) also missing another day due to an injury, the Astros called up backstop
Cesar Salazar, who will make the start and catch left-hander
Framber Valdez on Wednesday. It's possible that Caratini will land on the seven-day concussion injured list, which would mean Salazar would stay around for at least a week to serve as Diaz's backup. The 32-year-old suffered a concussion after recently taking a few foul balls off his mask. The veteran switch-hitter has been a nice complement to Diaz for the Astros this year and has matched his career-high total of 11 homers while batting .262 (78-for-298) across 95 games.
UPDATE: Caratini was placed on the seven-day concussion IL.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
August 27, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Jose Berrios won't make his scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. Instead,
Shane Bieber,
Kevin Gausman, and
Max Scherzer will pitch this weekend. Berrios doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, but the Jays want to be cautious down the stretch. The right-hander has already thrown over 150 innings this season. They've decided to give Berrios some extra rest and start him against the Cincinnati Reds next week. This will be a more appealing option for fantasy managers than pitching against the red-hot Brewers lineup. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about an injury as this appears to be precautionary to limit his innings.
--Andy WebbSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
August 27, 2025
Houston Astros catcher
Yainer Diaz (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Diaz was hit by a pitch on the left wrist during Sunday's game. He has been sidelined since then, but is available to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter. Fellow catcher
Victor Caratini (head) is in concussion protocol at the moment. That being said, Cesar Salazer will do the catching for lefty
Framber Valdez on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider Diaz as day-to-day. He figures to be back in the lineup within the next day or two.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
August 27, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher
Aaron Ashby is scheduled to take the mound as the opener for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The southpaw will make an emergency start with
Quinn Priester (wrist) being pushed back to Saturday. Ashby figures to only throw an inning or two considering he pitched during Monday's contest. Newly signed
Erick Fedde figures to operate as the bulk option during Wednesday's game. This is a situation to avoid for fantasy purposes as Ashby won't go deep in this game.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
August 27, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Quinn Priester (wrist) was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday. According to Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Priester is being pushed back to Saturday due to a wrist issue. It doesn't sound like something that is going to require a trip to the injured list. Instead, the Brewers will opt to give Priester some extra rest and hope that'll fix the issue. In his place,
Aaron Ashby will draw the start on Wednesday with newly signed
Erick Fedde serving as the bulk option out of the bullpen. This is a situation to avoid in fantasy formats. Fantasy managers should check back later in the week for another update on Priester.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
August 27, 2025
Chicago White Sox shortstop
Colson Montgomery (side) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Montgomery has been playing through some left side discomfort, so he'll get the day off here. He underwent imaging, but it didn't reveal anything significant. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Montgomery as day-to-day. Montgomery has been on a nice power streak with four home runs in his last four games. The rookie infielder has 14 homers through 43 games with the White Sox this season. He's not offering a ton of value outside of that, but is still worth rostering in deep leagues.
Chase Meidroth will take over shortstop while
Lenyn Sosa plays second base against right-hander
Ryan Bergert on Wednesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Scott Merkin
August 27, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Alejandro Kirk (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Kirk underwent X-rays on his hand after getting hit by a foul tip during Tuesday's game. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so Kirk appears to have avoided major injury. The Jays are going to take the cautious approach and hold out Kirk on Wednesday. He could miss a few games until the swelling goes down. However, it sounds like Kirk will avoid a trip to the injured list.
Tyler Heineman will do the catching and bat eighth against the Twins on Wednesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Arden Zwelling
August 27, 2025
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that outfilder
Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) suffered a Grade 2 hamsting strain and conceded that it's "possible he's done for the year." "We're committed to Luis," Getz said when asked how it affects the team's decision for his $20 million option for next season. With less than five weeks remaining in another lost season for the White Sox, it doesn't make sense to bring back the oft-injured Cuban outfielder. The 28-year-old has been better in the second half of the season, hitting just under .300, but overall he will finishe with an underwhelming .223/.297/.364 slash line if he doesn't return in 2025. Robert added 14 home runs, 53 RBI, 52 runs scored and 33 stolen bases in 382 at-bats and remains useful in all fantasy leagues because of his power/speed combination, but fantasy managers probably won't take him too seriously unless he's in a different uniform.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - James Fegan
August 27, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays infielder
Ernie Clement (finger) underwent a CT scan of his left hand on Tuesday that showed a small hairline fracture at the bottom of his middle finger, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Clement also had 10 stitches in his left shin after a collision at third base on Tuesday, but he's considered day-to-day as of now and is expected to avoid the injured list. He is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Minnesota Twins. For however long the 29-year-old remains out, expect
Addison Barger to handle third base duties in Toronto. Clement doesn't have much power or speed to speak of (nine homers, four steals in 460 at-bats), but he is a key role player for the first-place Blue Jays and is hitting a strong .274 (126 hits) with his contact-oriented approach at the plate.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
August 27, 2025
Washington Nationals catcher
Drew Millas (finger) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the New York Yankees with a fracture and a dislocation of his left second finger, according to Nationals Communications. Millas went hitless in his only at-bat of an eventual 11-2 blowout loss, and he was replaced behind the dish by
Riley Adams. The 27-year-old backstop was injured when
Austin Wells' bat hit Millas' hand during a swing, which resulted in catcher's interference. Millas will almost certainly land on the 10-day injured list and could miss the rest of the 2025 season with just over a month left of action in the regular season.
Keibert Ruiz (concussion) remains on the IL, so with Millas now hurt, Adams could be counted on even more behind the dish in D.C. Millas came into Wednesday's tilt hitting .313 but in just 54 plate appearances.
--Keith HernandezSource: Nationals Communications
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August 27, 2025
The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder
Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a left-hamstring strain and recalled outfielder
Will Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Robert was injured in Game 2 of the series against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Given the 28-year-old's history with lower-body injuries, it's safe to say that fantasy managers should expect him to be out for longer than 10 days. Despite only hitting .223 (85-for-382) on the year in 110 games, Robert remains fantasy relevant in all leagues because of his power/speed contributions of 14 home runs, 53 RBI, 33 stolen bases and 52 runs scored. While Robert is sidelined, both
Michael Taylor and Brook Baldwin could see playing time in center field for Chicago. Stash Robert everywhere.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago White Sox
August 27, 2025
Cincinnati Reds catching prospect
Alfredo Duno went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two RBI, and a run scored on Tuesday for Single-A Daytona. The performance extended his hit streak to 12 games, during which time he's gone 17-for-41 (.415) with six doubles, five home runs, 19 RBI, 13 runs scored, and a 10:6 BB:K. The Reds' third-ranked prospect seems ready for a tougher challenge, now with a .287/.427/.501 slash line in 104 games while walking (85) as much as he's striking out (85). The 19-year-old backstop has a ton of power and could start to rise quickly up the prospect ranks. Dynasty managers should be watching his performance over the remainder of this season and into next year.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
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